Following changes to its network of routes, the Latvian national airBaltic airline has commenced an internal process to hire back 20 former flight attendants. However, there is one requirement – they have to be vaccinated for Covid-19, according to publicly available information. “All new employees whose duties include direct contacts with other people are required…
In January-April, freight volume handled in the Port of Liepaja climbed by 1.6% YoY, to 2.2 million tons. In the reporting period, handling of grain and cereal products fell by 1.9%, to 886,400 tons, handling of anthracite – climbed by 1%, to 28,800 tons, building materials by 8%, to 179,500 tons, and oil products by…
In April, the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Services Enterprise (UkSATSE) provided air navigation services to 13,661 flights, UkSATSE wrote on Facebook. In April, the number of flights increased by 476.4% compared to April 2020, when quarantine restrictions were in force in Ukraine and civil aviation flights were suspended. “However, the comparison with the corresponding period…
Tallink has said if the Tallinn-Stockholm shipping line cannot be opened until July, then the route will remain closed until the spring of 2022. The line has been closed to passengers since March 2020. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is still unclear if international travel will be feasible for tourists this summer. Tallink is…
April saw a seven-month high in passenger through-flow at Tallinn Airport, with a significant proportion of flights being chartered planes. The development suggests public belief that the cross-border travel situation is improving, as well as a growing desire to travel again, the airport says. While the school spring break was not accompanied by a significant…
In April, slightly more than 10,000 new passenger cars were registered in Ukraine, up almost 3-fold YoY, according to the Ukrainian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association (Ukrautoprom). According to the association, compared to March, demand for new cars grew by 11%. In April, Toyota cars had the largest demand, with 1,618 cars registered, almost four times…
Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) and telecommunications company Latvijas Mobilais telefons (LMT) have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation for research and development projects, as confirmed by both companies. As part of this memorandum, LGS and LMT will work on various solutions for the development of safe and convenient UAV traffic together. The memorandum provides…